Jonathon Ellis

Background

About Jonathon Ellis

I am an experienced litigation and investigations lawyer, leading Bird & Bird’s Australian disputes and investigations practice and co-leading our global Defence and Security practice. I have particular experience in working with large Australian and international clients on resolving complex disputes, advising on regulatory compliance including securities, sanctions and gambling laws, responding to cyber incidents (including commercial aspects of data breaches) and conducting internal investigations. As co-lead of Bird & Bird Defence and Security sector practice, personally advising primes and defence industry on the complex regulatory issues they face, and how to resolve disputes, I love bringing together global teams to assist defence industry in all aspects of their operations. Recently I have been working with global businesses operating in Australia to respond to the evolving threats of cyber incidents including defending claims by customers or other third parties and leading engagement with regulatory agencies including the OAIC and ASIC. Ranked as "Rising Star" for Dispute Resolution (Legal 500), I have also been noted as a financial services disputes and anti-bribery and corruption expert. My prior experience includes advising clients on: • commercial disputes across sectors including technology, defence, financial services and pharma; • administration and interpretation of contracts and agreements; • anti-bribery and corruption law issues; • sanctions and export control issues; and • responding to large regulatory investigations including corruption, financial services and data breach/cyber incident response. As a gaming (computer) tragic, I also love working with clients on esports and gambling-related regulatory matters (across sectors). In my spare time, I serve as a board member for a charity that raises funds for local community groups, helping them secure the necessary resources to continue their vital programs.